KOSHERWINO

  The 2010 Teperberg Terra Malbec is the fourth in a series of Israeli varietal Malbec that is increasingly improving from vintage to vintage. Though French in origin, varietal Malbec has enjoyed better success in warm countries south of the equator, most notably Argentina. Since Israel features a combination of desert and tropical climates, there [...]

In 2007 Yarden released two single vineyard Syrah’s: Yonatan Vineyard Syrah and Avital Slope Vineyard Syrah. While both are excellent productions of the varietal, I feel that the Avital Slope is the better of the two and arguably the best kosher Syrah in Israel’s modern wine history. The wine’s color and nose are youthful and [...]

2007 is the fourth vintage of Carmel’s premiere blend, Carmel Limited Edition (previous vintages in 2003, 2004, 2005). The 2007 Limited Edition contains classic Bordeaux varietals sourced exclusively from the Upper Galilee, aged separately in French oak barriques for 15 months and then blended together to produce this wine. This is a concentrated yet restrained blend [...]

Domaine du Castel’s Grand Vin is an Israeli Bordeaux blend and winery’s flagship wine. The blend for this vintage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Each varietal was individually fermented, blended and finally aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. To read about the winery’s history, click here The 2009 [...]

Until the recent debut of its Bravdo label on the US kosher scene, Karmei Yosef Winery was a hidden gem. 2009 is the third kosher vintage for Bravdo (the winery went kosher in 2007) and one that clearly shows that it has hit its stride. Bravdo’s Shiraz is an incredibly rich wine that apparently defies [...]

2009 is the latest vintage of Domaine du Castel’s second wine, Petit Castel. Typically more muscular, vibrant, and fruit-forward than the winery’s flagship Grand Vin, Petite Castel is a consistent winner that should not be overlooked. Near-purple in the glass, this wine opens with sweet and rich raspberry, tart red currants, hints of vanilla, and generous [...]

Domaine du Castel’s Grand Vin is an Israeli Bordeaux blend and winery’s flagship wine. The blend for this vintage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Each varietal was individually fermented, blended and finally aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. To read about the winery’s history, click here The 2006 [...]

A big blend from Tzuba that’s confusing, to say the least. The wine starts off as an elegant blend and quickly morphs into an out of control “fruit soaked oak” monster. Concentrated red fruit and near-sweet plums lead the attack and rapidly transition to a mouthful of cassis and mocha…and too much oak. The wine’s [...]

Jammy and sweet, this is an intense but well structured Syrah. Ripe plums strike on the attack and explode into a mouthful of sweet berries that gradually transition to earthy and smoky notes. On the first pour notes of cinnamon and tar appear, but fade away with time. The body is full, concentrated and lush converting [...]

Domaine du Castel’s Grand Vin is an Israeli Bordeaux blend and winery’s flagship wine. The blend for this vintage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Each varietal was individually fermented, blended and finally aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. To read about the winery’s history, click here In [...]